Administrative and judicial litigation are core strengths of Ferrere‘s tax team, which represents clients in disputes with the tax regulator and the Bolivian state. With its roster of international clients, foreign trade and customs matters are also focal points for the group. Collaborating with the firm’s consulting services branch, the team covers general tax consulting, tax structures and the tax aspects of corporate and financial transactions. Senior associate Mauricio Viscarra leads the team and his practice spans advice on tax planning, contingencies and litigation, particularly in relation to international commodities and oil and gas. Viscarra also represents both local and international clients in tax litigation before administrative and judicial bodies. Senior associate Christian Olea joined from VILLEGAS ALDAZOSA & ASOCIADOS Soc. Civ. in October 2024.

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Key clients

  • Cargill
  • Amazon
  • Ingener Sucursal Bolivia
  • Remote
  • EOCORP
  • HBO
  • Marriott International
  • Dufry
  • HIG Capital
  • Glencore
  • Tigre
  • Logicalis
  • Schlumberger
  • Jindal Steel
  • Brightstar
  • Moove
  • 3M
  • MOBILEMEDIA
  • PRO ANI

Work highlights

  • Representing a Schlumberger subsidiary in a tax proceeding for payment of municipal patents for $242,590.
  • Representing Cargill Bolivia in several tax proceedings related to tax credit for $4.7m.
  • Representing 3M in an audit proceeding initiated by the Tax Administration.

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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Mauricio Viscarra